Mind Your Own Business
Williams Hank Lyrics


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If the wife and I are fussin', brother that's our right
'Cause me and that sweet woman's got a license to fight
Why don't you mind your own business?
(Mind your own business)
'Cause if you mind your business, then you won't be mindin' mine

Oh, the woman on our party line's the nosiest thing
She picks up her receiver when she knows it's my ring
Why don't you mind your own business?
(Mind your own business)
Well, if you mind your business, then you won't be mindin' mine

I got a little gal that wears her hair up high
The boys all whistle when she walks by
Why don't you mind your own business?
(Mind your own business)
Well, if you mind your own business, you sure won't be minding mine

If I want to honky tonk around 'til two or three
Now, brother that's my headache, don't you worry 'bout me
Just mind your own business
(Mind your own business)
If you mind your business, then you won't be mindin' mine

Mindin' other people's business seems to be high-toned
I got all that I can do just to mind my own
Why don't you mind your own business?




(Mind your own business)
If you mind your own business, you'll stay busy all the time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 'Mind Your Own Business' by Hank Williams Jr has a very clear and straightforward message – stay out of other people's affairs and focus on your own life. The song speaks about how society is way too obsessed with other people's lives and criticisms and judgments, and how the singer and his wife are entitled to 'fuss' as they are a couple, without the interference of others. The song addresses three different situations where other people are getting involved in the singer's life. Firstly, the nosy woman on their party line, who always listens in on their phone conversations. Secondly, the boys who keep whistling at the singer’s girlfriend; It is her choice how she presents herself and certainly not others' concern. Finally, the singer states that if he wants to have a good time and stay out late, others shouldn't get too concerned as it is his headache.


The lyrics of the song convey the singer's frustration that arises due to the lack of privacy that people expect to have in their lives. This song encourages them to stop prying, judging, and causing troubles in other people's lives. Furthermore, he argues that if you only focus your attention on your own business, then you will always have enough to do, which is an important life lesson in the modern-day world.


Line by Line Meaning

If the wife and I are fussin', brother that's our right
It's not your place to interfere if my wife and I are arguing because it's our problem to handle.


'Cause me and that sweet woman's got a license to fight
My wife and I have the right to argue and fight with each other without anyone trying to stop us.


Why don't you mind your own business?
Stay out of my personal affairs and focus on your own life and problems.


(Mind your own business)
I'm telling you again, don't meddle in my life, but rather focus on your own matters.


'Cause if you mind your business, then you won't be mindin' mine
If you focus on your own life, you'll have no time to worry about mine.


Oh, the woman on our party line's the nosiest thing
There is a lady on our party line who is always butting in and being nosy about my life.


She picks up her receiver when she knows it's my ring
The nosy lady on the party line listens to my calls and talks when she knows it's me on the other end.


I got a little gal that wears her hair up high
I have a girlfriend who wears her hair in a high updo style.


The boys all whistle when she walks by
Other men pay attention to my girlfriend and whistle when she walks by, but it's none of their business.


If I want to honky tonk around 'til two or three
If I decide to go out and spend time at the bars and clubs until two or three in the morning, it's my choice.


Now, brother that's my headache, don't you worry 'bout me
It's not your concern if I stay out late or how I spend my time; it's my problem to deal with.


Just mind your own business
Once again, stay out of my personal affairs and focus on your own life and problems.


(Mind your own business)
I'm reminding you once again to not meddle in my life but rather focus on your own life.


If you mind your business, then you won't be mindin' mine
If you focus on your own life and stay out of my personal affairs, you'll have no time to worry about my problems.


Mindin' other people's business seems to be high-toned
Some people believe that it's classy to be involved in other people's lives and business, but I disagree.


I got all that I can do just to mind my own
I already have enough going on in my own life, and I don't need the added stress of worrying about someone else's life too.


Why don't you mind your own business?
Once again, I'm asking you to stay out of my personal affairs and focus on your own life and problems.


(Mind your own business)
I'm reiterating the importance of staying out of my life and focusing on your own matters.


If you mind your own business, you'll stay busy all the time
If you focus on your own life and stay out of other people's business, you'll have plenty to keep you busy without worrying about other people's problems.




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hank Williams Sr.

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Learned Duvel

If the wife and I are fussin', brother that's our right
'Cause me and that sweet woman's got a license to fight
Why don't you mind your own business
Mind your own business
'Cause if you mind your business, then you won't be mindin' mine

Oh, the woman on our party line's the nosiest thing
She picks up her receiver when she knows it's my ring
Why don't you mind your own business
Mind your own business
Well, if you mind your business, then you won't be mindin' mine

I got a little gal that wears her hair up high
The boys all whistle when she walks by
Why don't you mind your own business
Mind your own business
Well, if you mind your business, you sure won't be minding mine

If I want to honky tonk around 'til two or three
Now, brother that's my headache, don't you worry 'bout me
Just mind your own business
Mind your own business
If you mind your business, then you won't be mindin' mine

Mindin' other people's business seems to be high-toned
I got all that I can do just to mind my own
Why don't you mind your own business
Mind your own business
If you mind your own business, you'll stay busy all the time



All comments from YouTube:

Robert Warren

This has been my favorite Hank Williams works of art for over 40 years... I never have understood why so many people just can't seem to mind their own business. It annoys me because I've been minding my own business almost 60 years...

Thank you Hank!

trevor chinn

one of my favorite Hank Williams songs and words to live by!

mr. warmth

877 months here amigo lol

Gina Patlen

Robert D. Warren Lol ..ain't that the truth..

Travis Peake

Fucking right brother

J Foreman

Hey Bob! Where do you hail from?

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Scott Flenner

My daddy would sing this all the time when I was a kid. Had it blaring from speakers to our neighbors all day a few weeks ago!

Tamara Loca-T

Love that💕

tom burns

Cheers to your dad. Great tune!

EB NORRVARG

This song is wonderful and a true piece of wisdom. I dedicated to 30,000 people over my territorial radio station. The elderly host then told everyone he thinks the same thing sometimes.

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